Huddersfield Singers

The Huddersfield Singers is based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England and is a chamber choir of around 30 members. The choir was formed in 1875 as the "Huddersfield Glee & Madrigal Society" [cite book |last=Crowther |first=Sidney H. |title=Huddersfield Glee & Madrigal Society Centenary 1875-1975 |year=1974 |publisher=Kirklees Libraries and Museums Service |isbn=0 9502568 1 1 ] [See "Choir history: the G & M Centenary" on the choir's official site for an edited transcription of this book.] and performs a wide variety of sacred and secular music from all periods of musical history, ranging from the medieval to the present day.

The Huddersfield Singers is renowned for its adventurous and interesting repertoire [See the "Press clippings" page on the choir's official site for cited examples substantiating this claim.] , and takes pride in performing works by less well-known composers alongside more mainstream pieces. The choir has occasionally commissioned new music, such as for its 125th anniversary concert in July 2000 [See "The choir's 125th anniversary" on the choir's official site for details of this event.] , for which Arthur Butterworth wrote "Haworth Moor". Other composers who have written music for the choir, or dedicated pieces to it, include Gustav Holst ("Wassail Song", 1932) and John Gardner ("Waltzsongs", 1996).

The present conductor is Philip Honnor, who has occupied the post since 1990. The choir is a registered charity (number 507768).

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External links

* [http://www.huddersfieldsingers.com/ Official site]